The role of mediastinal adipose tissue 11β-hydroxysteroid d ehydrogenase type 1 and glucocorticoid expression in the development of coronary atherosclerosis in obese patients with ischemic heart disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Visceral fat deposition and its associated atherogenic complications are mediated by glucocorticoids. Cardiac visceral fat comprises mediastinal adipose tissue (MAT) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), and MAT is a potential biomark...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/11/1/115 |